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Golden Chili Honey Feta Rolls stacked on a white plate, drizzled with honey and topped with crumbled feta and red pepper flakes.
Daniel

Chili Honey Feta Rolls

Crispy phyllo-wrapped feta with a sticky-sweet heat that makes these impossible to stop eating.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Rolls
  • 8 oz feta cheese block, not crumbled
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough thawed, covered with damp towel
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
For the Chili Honey
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes or more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Aleppo pepper or additional red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt for finishing

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Prep
  1. Combine honey, red pepper flakes, Aleppo pepper, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat for 3-4 minutes until just simmering and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside. This can be made ahead and gently rewarmed before serving.
  2. Pat the feta block dry with paper towels. Cut into 8 equal rectangular logs, about 1 inch thick and 3 inches long. The shape matters - too thin and they melt out; too thick and they won't heat through.
  3. Lay one phyllo sheet on your work surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Top with a second sheet and brush again. Cut the stacked sheets in half lengthwise. Place one feta log at the short end of each strip and roll up snugly, tucking in the sides as you go like a burrito. Brush the seam to seal. Repeat with remaining phyllo and feta to make 8 rolls total.
  4. Preheat oven to 375F. Arrange rolls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Brush tops with remaining butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until deep golden and crisp.
  5. Transfer hot rolls to a serving plate. Drizzle generously with warm chili honey and finish with flaky sea salt. Serve immediately - the contrast of hot crispy phyllo and cool creamy feta is the whole point.

Notes

Block feta in brine works best - avoid pre-crumbled which won't hold its shape. If phyllo tears, just patch it with another layer; butter fixes everything. These do not hold well once honeyed, so drizzle just before serving or serve honey on the side for dipping.